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28
Jan. 30, 2024

Episode 28: Mastering Real Estate with Expertise, Integrity, and Record-Breaking Results with Diallo Stevens

Welcome to Episode 28 of "Mortgages Made Easy" with your host, Dave Steinberg! Our special guest today is Diallo Stevens, a seasoned Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker with a remarkable career spanning back to 2002. Diallo's expertise has garnered attention from Reuters News, ABC News, and more. Recognized as a "Top 20 Under 40 Rising Star" by the Long Island Board of REALTORS, Diallo has managed brokerages, set sales records, and earned numerous designations, including being the first in Ne...
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Jan. 23, 2024

Episode 27: Navigating the World of Estate Sales

Welcome to Episode 27 of "Mortgages Made Easy," the podcast that simplifies the complex world of real estate and finance. I'm your host, Dave Steinberg, and in today's episode, we continue our compelling conversation with our special guest, Diallo Stevens to shed light on a fascinating aspect of the real estate market – estate sales. Together, we'll explore the ins and outs of estate sales, discussing the unique challenges and opportunities they present for both buyers and sellers. Diallo will ...
26
Jan. 16, 2024

Episode 26: Installing Solar - Real Estate Considerations

Welcome back to "Mortgages Made Easy," the podcast where we simplify the complex world of real estate financing. I'm your host, Dave Steinberg, and today we have a fantastic continuation of our insightful interview with a special guest, Diallo Stevens. In this episode, we delve into a topic that's not only environmentally conscious but also financially savvy – "Installing Solar: Real Estate Considerations." Diallo Stevens, a seasoned expert in real estate, joins us to share invaluable insights ...
25
Jan. 9, 2024

Episode 25: Real Estate Market Today with Diallo Stevens

Welcome back to another episode of Mortgages Made Easy! In this edition, your host Dave Steinberg is joined by the insightful Diallo Stevens, Associate Broker at EXIT Realty with a finger on the pulse of the market. Together, they dive deep into the dynamic landscape of the Real Estate Market Today. 🏡 What's Trending: Discover the latest trends shaping the real estate market and how they might impact your buying or selling decisions. 📈 Market Metrics Unveiled: Diallo Stevens breaks down the ke...
24
Oct. 3, 2023

Episode 24: Star Power with Amy Stoehr

In this week's episode of the Mortgages Made Easy Podcast, your host Dave Steinberg sits down with Amy Stoehr, to talk about how she is coaching others to success. To access this episode and catch up on previous ones, visit http://www.MortgagesMadeEasyPodcast.com. Remember to stay informed and inspired as you embark on your journey to create a remarkable customer experience. On the Mortgages Made Easy Podcast, host Dave Steinberg interviews real estate agents, financial planners, attorneys, in...
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Sept. 26, 2023

Episode 23: Estate Planning with Michael Mirone

In this week's episode of the Mortgages Made Easy Podcast, your host Dave Steinberg sits down with Michael Mirone, an accomplished tax and estate planning attorney with Connell Foley, to talk about how he best serves his clients by focusing on estate, gift and income tax planning; business succession planning; multi-generational wealth transfers; charitable giving strategies; asset protection; wills and trusts; and other complex wealth preservation and strategic planning issues. To access this ...
22
Sept. 13, 2023

Episode 22: Helping Agents Grow Through Real Estate Coaching

In this week's episode of the Mortgages Made Easy Podcast, your host Dave Steinberg sits down with returning guest, Donna Bruno, a 40 year veteran of real estate, to talk about how she started her journey of coaching other agents on their real estate transaction. She saw a need for it with newer agents entering the market, and decided to share her secrets of success with others in order to help them leverage their own success. To access this episode and catch up on previous ones, visit http://w...
21
Sept. 5, 2023

Episode 21: Mortgage Success Plan for Buyers

In this week's episode of the Mortgages Made Easy Podcast, your host Dave Steinberg sits down with returning guest, Donna Bruno, a 40 year veteran of real estate, to talk about the mindset that buyers need to have in this market. She dives deep into strategizing a plan for buyers that will allow them to have great success in getting their offers accepted and moving into the home of their dreams. To access this episode and catch up on previous ones, visit http://www.MortgagesMadeEasyPodcast.com....
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Aug. 22, 2023

Episode 20: The 40 Year Veteran of Real Estate

In this week's episode of the Mortgages Made Easy Podcast, your host Dave Steinberg sits down with Donna Bruno, a 40 year veteran of real estate, to talk about the most common questions buyers and sellers have about the home buying process. Join us as she gives us some insight on tips and tricks on having a smooth mortgage process. To access this episode and catch up on previous ones, visit http://www.MortgagesMadeEasyPodcast.com. Remember to stay informed and inspired as you embark on your jou...
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Aug. 15, 2023

Episode 19: What Does Title Insurance Really Protect?

In this week's episode of the Mortgages Made Easy Podcast, your host Dave Steinberg sits down with Shevy Lowenstein with Bayit Title, to talk about all things title insurance. She dives deep into the title insurance market of Florida, what title insurance is and why it's important for both buyers and sellers to have their own policy. To access this episode and catch up on previous ones, visit http://www.MortgagesMadeEasyPodcast.com. Remember to stay informed and inspired as you embark on your j...
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June 27, 2023

Episode 18: Creating Superfans in Your Real Estate Business with Guest Brittany Hodak

Welcome to Episode 18 of the Mortgages Made Easy Podcast! In this episode, your host Dave Steinberg is joined by a special guest, Brittany Hodak, the renowned author of the book "Creating Superfans." Brittany is an expert in cultivating enthusiastic advocates for brands, products, and services. Together, they explore the concept of superfans and how they can revolutionize your business. Connect with Brittany at https://brittanyhodak.com/ Brittany introduces her three-part definition of a super...
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June 22, 2023

Episode 17: Navigating the Unknowns of the Current Real Estate Market with Guest MJ Agostini

In this episode of the Mortgages Made Easy Podcast, host Dave Steinberg welcomes MJ Agostini, one of Connecticut's top realtors and a member of ReMax/ MJ Agostini. Join them as they delve into the current real estate market, discuss emerging trends, and analyze the impact of interest rates. As a seasoned real estate professional, MJ Agostini brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the conversation. Listeners can expect to gain valuable insights into the state of the housing market, inclu...
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June 8, 2023

Episode 16: AI Insurance Agent with Brain Dumont

In this episode of the Mortgages Made Easy Podcast, Dave Steinberg sits down with Brian Dumont, President and CEO of Gondola Life, to talk about role AI has in the mortgage industry and how he's created the infinite AI life insurance agent that has knowledge of “sales or fitting” process, and ability to sell & service policies with as little human touch as possible but with possibly as effective an outcome. You can follow watch and listen to additional episodes of the Mortgages Made Easy Podcas...
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May 25, 2023

Episode 15: Luxury Real Estate with Ron Street

In this episode of the Mortgages Made Easy Podcast, Dave Steinberg sits down with Ron Street with Street Property Group to talk about luxury real estate and what the trends are in that market. You can follow watch and listen to additional episodes of the Mortgages Made Easy Podcast at www.MortgagesMadeEasyPodcast.com On the Mortgages Made Easy Podcast, host Dave Steinberg interviews real estate agents, financial planners, attorneys, investors and entrepreneurs about successes, failures, and ha...
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May 19, 2023

Episode 14: Be Prepared When Buying a Home, Especially in Today's Market

In this episode of the Mortgages Made Easy Podcast, Dave Steinberg sits down with Jodi Boxer, Realtor with Keller Williams to talk about what she's seeing in her current market, and offers some tips on how you can get your offer accepted. Jodi Boxer believes in listening to what the client wants and put their needs first, as it makes for a smooth transaction, a happy, lasting relationship, and many referrals down the line. You can follow watch and listen to additional episodes of the Mortgages...
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May 3, 2023

Episode 13: With the Right Data, People Can Make Educated Decisions with Chelsea McFarland

In this episode of the Mortgages Made Easy Podcast, Dave Steinberg sits down with Chelsea McFarland, Realtor with Prime Real Estate Group to talk about having realistic expectations when it comes to pricing your home to sell, along with a few other important facts about the real estate market. Chelsea McFarland is a highly esteemed local real estate broker, known for her knowledge, marketing expertise, tech savvy and high degree of client service. She is detail oriented and efficient, skilled i...
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April 26, 2023

Episode 12: How to Make Your Home Age-Friendly with Jenifer Ross

In this episode of the Mortgages Made Easy Podcast, Dave Steinberg sits down with Jenifer Ross with eXp Realty to discuss how she brings a wealth of information and creative ideas to the buying and selling process, especially for those looking to quickly declutter, stage, and highlight a home’s assets, and spruce up a few key features before selling. Jenifer focuses on the Rivertowns, people looking to downsize, age-friendly homes, and single or multi-family homes that can be “transformed” with...
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April 19, 2023

Episode 11: Talking Financial Strategy with Val Matos

In this episode of the Mortgages Made Easy Podcast, Dave Steinberg talks with Val Matos, financial strategist with Pinnacle Elite to talk about the best financial strategies for this market. You can follow watch and listen to additional episodes of the Mortgages Made Easy Podcast at www.MortgagesMadeEasyPodcast.com On the Mortgages Made Easy Podcast, host Dave Steinberg interviews real estate agents, financial planners, attorneys, investors and entrepreneurs about successes, failures, and har...
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April 17, 2023

Episode 10: How to Grow Your Business with Jason Frazier

In this episode of the Mortgages Made Easy Podcast, Dave Steinberg talks with Jason Frazier to talk about how to grow your business successfully and why your website does nothing for you unless you're driving traffic to it. You can follow watch and listen to additional episodes of the Mortgages Made Easy Podcast at www.MortgagesMadeEasyPodcast.com On the Mortgages Made Easy Podcast, host Dave Steinberg interviews real estate agents, financial planners, attorneys, investors and entrepreneurs a...
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April 14, 2023

Episode 9: Back to a Seller's Market with Lisa Barall-Matt

In this episode of the Mortgages Made Easy Podcast, Dave Steinberg talks with Lisa Barall-Matt to talk about the housing market in Connecticut, and how she's seeing a frenzy of showings and offers on just one property. You can follow watch and listen to additional episodes of the Mortgages Made Easy Podcast at www.MortgagesMadeEasyPodcast.com On the Mortgages Made Easy Podcast, host Dave Steinberg interviews real estate agents, financial planners, attorneys, investors and entrepreneurs about ...
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April 8, 2023

Episode 8: Should You Sell or Should You Buy First with Mark Boyland

In this episode of the Mortgages Made Easy Podcast, Dave Steinberg talks with Mark Boyland with The Mark Boyland Real Estate Team with Keller William Realty to talk about the housing market, specifically what kind of market this is according to him. We go over whether you should buy or whether you should sell first. You can follow watch and listen to additional episodes of the Mortgages Made Easy Podcast at www.MortgagesMadeEasy.com On the Mortgages Made Easy Podcast, host Dave Steinberg inte...
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April 6, 2023

Episode 7: Why Consistency Matters in Business with Orly Steinberg

In this episode of the Mortgages Made Easy Podcast, Dave Steinberg talks with Orly Steinberg with The Orly Group Keller William Realty to discuss the core foundations of a great real estate agent and why consistency is key to maintaining business. You can follow watch and listen to additional episodes of the Mortgages Made Easy Podcast at www.MortgagesMadeEasyPodcast.com On the Mortgages Made Easy Podcast, host Dave Steinberg interviews real estate agents, financial planners, attorneys, invest...
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March 31, 2023

Episode 6: Tax Planning Time with Al Mahler

In this episode of the Mortgages Made Easy Podcast, Dave Steinberg talks with Al Mahler, CPA with Magone & Company, P.C. to talk about how to plan for 2022 tax season. Al specializes in working with closely held businesses and professional service firms, as well as individual and trust and estate taxes and elder financial oversight. You can follow watch and listen to additional episodes of the Mortgages Made Easy Podcast at www.MortgagesMadeEasyPodcast.com On the Mortgages Made Easy Podcast, ...
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March 29, 2023

Episode 5: REALTORS! What You Can Do To Have a GREAT Year with Hector Castillo

In this episode of the Mortgages Made Easy Podcast, Dave Steinberg talks with Hector Castillo about how Realtors can have the best year in 2023. You can follow watch and listen to additional episodes of the Mortgages Made Easy Podcast at www.MortgagesMadeEasy.com On the Mortgages Made Easy Podcast, host Dave Steinberg interviews real estate agents, financial planners, attorneys, investors and entrepreneurs about successes, failures, and hard-earned lessons. The Mortgages Made Easy Podcast gi...